New South Wales location profile
Eglinton NSW 2795
Eglinton is a growing semi-rural suburb just northwest of Bathurst, offering family-friendly streets, new housing estates, and a village feel. It appeals to families and professionals seeking space and quick access to Bathurst’s services.
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Why families consider Eglinton
Predominantly family households and professionals, with a lifestyle centred on schools, sport, and outdoor space. Residents enjoy a quiet community vibe with easy commuting to Bathurst for work, study, and amenities.
Amenities & services
- Stockland Bathurst
- Bathurst City Centre (CBD shopping)
- Bathurst Base Hospital (Bathurst Health Service)
- Local GP and medical clinics in Bathurst
- Local general store & takeaway in Eglinton
- Cafes, pubs and restaurants in Bathurst CBD
- Bathurst Library (Keppel St, Bathurst)
Transport & connectivity
- Bathurst railway station (NSW TrainLink services to Sydney and the Central West)
- Bathurst Buslines local bus services to/from Eglinton
- Mitchell Highway
- Eglinton Road
- Ophir Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Eglinton Oval & Recreation Reserve
- Macquarie River walking and cycling tracks nearby
- Bathurst Aquatic Centre
- Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC)
- Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit
- Eglinton Recreation Reserve
- Eglinton Oval
- Macquarie River foreshore reserves
- Ophir Reserve (short drive)
Education context
Limited in-suburb options (including school-based OOSH at Eglinton Public School), with multiple long day-care and preschool centres available 5–10 minutes away in Bathurst.
- Charles Sturt University – Bathurst Campus (Panorama Ave, Bathurst)